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Map of countries, number of current and former world heavyweight boxing champions per country (as of 8 April 2023). Note: interim titles and secondary belts are not included
Jan 27, 2020 · John L. Sullivan was the first widely recognized champion under Marquess of Queensberry rules. Known as the “Boston Strong Boy,” Sullivan weighed around 200 pounds when in shape, and helped transition the sport from its bare-knuckle era.
Map of countries, number of beaten opponents in world heavyweight boxing championship fights reached by country citizen - undisputed champion (July 2, 1921-present), lineal champion (August 29, 1885–July 2, 1921), The Ring champion; as of December 2022.
Oct 5, 2021 · World Boxing Association — Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk won the World Boxing Association (super) title on Sept. 25 after defeating Joshua by unanimous decision. The WBA has been around since 1921 and...
Jul 20, 2018 · Full & latest Heavyweight boxing rankings & champions. We list the top 15 Heavyweights with the WBC, WBA, IBF & WBO. Includes mandatory positions & records.
4 days ago · Check all the current boxing champions for all four major organizations in each weight division.
Jul 6, 2024 · Full list of current world boxing champions in all weight classes and major organizations: WBC, IBO, WBO, IBF, WBA, The Ring.
May 19, 2024 · Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury on Saturday night to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world since Lennox Lewis in 1999. The 37-year-old Ukrainian hero also ranks as...
Nov 5, 2020 · Join us this week on Hello Old Sports for the first of a two-part episode series about the history of the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. In this episode, we talk about the “Golden Age” of the heavyweight title, a time which lasted for most of the 20th Century.
May 19, 2024 · Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk became the world's first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years by beating British fighter Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh.
